If you use Apple's Shortcuts app for a lot of things, you may have come across a bug that seems to delete specific shortcuts from your phone without warning — even if you have iCloud sync switched on. The good news is that those Shortcuts aren't gone for ever, and the better news is that iOS 27 beta 3 just made it easier to restore them.
The latest iOS 27 developer beta comes with a Restore button hidden in the settings for the Shortcuts app. As spotted by iBanks3 over on Reddit, the new beta lets Shortcuts warn you if it detects any shortcuts that aren't present in your library.
Better still, instead of making you jump through various steps to restore old backups or remake those missing shortcuts, you're able to bring them back with the push of a button. Here's what you need to do.
1. Open Settings > Apps
The first thing you need to do is open up the Settings app on your iPhone, then head to apps.
You will, of course, need access to the latest version of the iOS 27 developer beta to see this change. Be sure to check out our guide on how to download the iOS 27 developer beta if you haven't already.
2. Find the Shortcuts app settings
Scroll down the page until you find the Shortcuts app. All the apps are kept in alphabetical order, so you just need to keep scrolling until you reach the S section.
3. Hit 'Restore'
If you have any missing Shortcuts, you should see a similar notice telling you just how many are missing from your iPhone.. If you don't see it, like me, then you don't need to do anything more. If you do see the message, then all you need to do is tap Restore.
The problem itself is likely caused by some sort of syncing issue with iCloud, though why the shortcuts are backed up and later erased from your device isn't entirely clear. In fact some people have reported either finding duplicates of existing shortcuts, or failing to notice that any had actually disappeared. Which is a very curious state of affairs.
Still, the fact that they can now be restored can only be a good thing. So if you've been wondering what's been going on in the Shortcuts app, and could swear that you had a shortcut that has since vanished, be sure to check in the settings. Some of them may just be hiding on iCloud.
